4BC Mornings

As the mainland housing crisis pushes property prices out of reach, buyers are flocking to Macleay Island for three-bedroom homes averaging just $619,000.

With 50-cent ferries, cheap golf memberships, and a tight-knit community, residents are trading city convenience for an affordable, relaxed island lifestyle.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and National Seniors Australia CEO Chris Grice discuss a recent RBA survey showing an uptick in cash usage, highlighting its critical role as a backup for regional areas facing ongoing bank closures.

The conversation then pivots to praise a new federal mandate that stops aged care providers from charging extra for essential personal care, a move expected to significantly reduce hospital admissions.

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As Australians face skyrocketing energy and living costs, a proposed 25% tax on gas exports is gaining traction as a potential solution.

However, with both major political parties swiftly shutting down the idea, voters are left wondering who Canberra is really protecting.

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Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan.

He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and why he still strongly encourages young Australians to serve.

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The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy.

With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability is devastating regional towns right at the start of their peak season.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed his outrage following an alleged violent mugging of a woman by two 12-year-old children in Ashgrove.

He criticised the current justice system as being too soft and demanded harsher deterrents to prevent escalating youth crime across the city.

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New research from the Australia Institute reveals that Japan collects more tax on imported Australian gas than the Australian government makes from exporting it.

Ahead of a Senate inquiry, experts and politicians are pushing for a flat 25% export tax to stop multinational companies from using accounting loopholes and to raise an estimated $17 billion annually for the budget.

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Former British paratroop commander Mike Shervington joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on his 23-year military career, sharing candid stories about his hatred of parachuting and the deep camaraderie he found fighting alongside Aussie troops.

Ahead of Anzac Day, he also opens up about the jarring "Shawshank Redemption" experience of transitioning to civilian life and how rediscovering his core values gave him a new purpose.

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